Egg tester



Dec. 17, 1929. E.R. GEORGE EGG TESTER Filed May 2, 1928 &

al-rue-mto b I Erwam 4? George I flame/ Patented Dec. 17, 1929 UNITED STATES ERWIN R. GEORGE, OF CENTRAL CITY, TOWA EGG TESTER Application filed May 2, 1928. Serial No. 274,500.

The present invention is directed to improvements in devices for testing eggs, and has for its primary object to provide a device of this character so constructed that a comparatively large number of eggs can be tested or candled in a short time.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of this character so constructed that it can be placed over a case or crate containing eggs and will be so positioned in respect thereto that the operator can use both hands in order that a number of eggs can be quickly candled.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this character so constructed that the light from the tester will be directed downwardly in the case or crate containing the eggs in order that the same can be observed.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this character so constructed that the user can take a number of eggs in either hand and conveniently place the same in position for candling.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof reference is to be had to the following description and the drawing hereto attached, in which,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device.

3 Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view therethrough.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description and designated in the several views of the drawing by like reference characters.

The device comprises a casing 1 which includes a bottom 2, having an extension 3, said bottom being formed preferably from wood, and has attached thereto the sides 4 of the casing, said sides having integrally connected thereto atop 5, the forward end of which is provided with a downturned flange 6, the purpose of which will be later explained. The sides 4 have their forward ends terminating in outwardly directed curved wings 7, while the rear end of the casing is closedby a panel 8, said panel being readily removable in order that the bulb 9 can be placed in the socket 10, said socket being mounted in a suitable opening formed in the top 5 of the casing. The casing is preferably formed from sheet metal and has the lower edges of its sides 4 secured to the sides of the bottom board2. a

An egg supporting shelf 11 is employed and is formed from sheet metal and includes downturned end plates 12 which have their lower ends engaged between the sides 4 and longitudinal edges of the board 2, and are secured for pivotal movement by screws 13, it being obvious that the screws can be tightened in order that the supporting shelf can be maintained in adjusted positions. 1 The end plates 12 are integrally connects with the transversely disposed supporting o5 shelf 14.

In order that the device can be supported above a case or crate containing eggs the extension 3 of the board 2 is suitablytfixedto a platform 15, the rear end of which carries a 7 support 16 which is suitably secured to a table or bench 17 so as to provide a space between the bench and testing device to accommodate the case or crate.

Mounted upon the extension 3 is a bracket 18 which is employed to support a tabular pad in order that the count of the tested or candled eggs can be conveniently kept.

Since the crate is conveniently located with respect to the device it is obvious that a person can conveniently place first one hand and then the other in the case and then lift three eggs in each hand and successively place the hands in such position that the eggs therein will roll upon the shelf 14 so that the light rays from the bulb will be directed thereon in order that the condition thereof can be determined. In this manner a person can use both hands successively and it will be apparent that three eggs can be conveniently held in each palm and the fingers placed upon the shelf 14 whereupon the eggs will roll upon the shelf and will be held thereon by the finger tips until the proper test has been made.

The device is especially useful in poultry yards where a great number of eggs are shipped and it is necessary that the candling or testing thereof be done quickly; L

Owing to the presence of the flange 6 the 199 rays from the bulb 9 Will be deflected so as not to interfere with the vision of the user, and it Will be observed that the shelf 14 is so located that the light rays from the bulb can pass thereunder and be directed upon the eggs in the case or crate in order that the condition thereofjas to color and size may be quickly' ascertained.

The platform and support 16 are preferably made from sheet metal in order to sustain the Weight of the tester, but it Will be of course understood that the same may be made of other materials if desired.

From the foregoing, it is thought that the construction, operation, and many advantages of the herein described invention'ivill be apparent to those skilled in the art, with out further description, and it will be understood that various changes in the size, shape and proportion and minor details of construction, may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, I claim An egg tester comprising a casing including sides and a top a bottom for the casing, an illuminating element in the casing, one end of the casing being open, an egg supporting shelf including end plates pivotally con} nected between the sides of the casing and bottom, and means for holding the shelf in various positions of adjustment,

In testimony hereofI' aflix my signature.

ERWIN QEQRGEI- I 1- 

